If you're considering a new hobby or pastime, you might try Western square dance. If you've already done some, you may wish to learn more. If you're more experienced, you might want detailed information about its history, traditions and dance styles. Regardless of level, we hope you'll find enough articles, essays and web sites to learn as little or as much as desired about this type of dance.
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Above are all the articles and essays we've thus far come across. If you feel the desire to write an essay or know of some good articles we've missed, please give us a call at (888) 321-1023 so you can share with us what's on your mind. |
128 New Couples in 1 Year! |
This site presents an article written by Keith Rippeto discussing ways to get newcomers into western square dancing. |
A Brief History of Square and Round Dancing |
This site presents an article written by Herb Egender on the histories of western square and round dance. |
A Guide to Learning Western Square Dancing for Traditional Dancers |
This site presents an article written by Bill Ackerman showing how experienced traditional square and contra dancers can become proficient at western square dance. |
Animated Square Dancing |
This site presents an article written by CALLERLAB presenting a complett western square dance course. |
CALLERLAB Advanced Definitions |
This site presents and article explaining and discussing the CALLERLAB advanced level definitions. |
CALLERLAB Basic and Mainstream Definitions |
This site presents and article explaining and discussing the CALLERLAB basic and mainstream level definitions. |
CALLERLAB C-1 Definitions |
This site presents and article explaining and discussing the CALLERLAB C-1 level definitions. |
CALLERLAB C-2 Definitions |
This site presents and article explaining and discussing the CALLERLAB C-2 level definitions. |
CALLERLAB Plus Definitions |
This site presents and article explaining and discussing the CALLERLAB plus level definitions. |
Everything About Dancing That Nobody Ever Talks About |
This site presents an article written by Dave Goldman discussing partner interactions at western square dance. |
Evolution of Square Dancing |
This site presents a brief article written by Calvin Campbell highlighting the evolution of western square dance. |
Good Contra and Square Dancing |
This site presents an article written by Paul Tyler featuring a discussion of the hallmarks of a good dancer. |
Ideas for a 10+10 Program |
This site presents an article written by Nasser Shukayr discussing ways to integrate beginners into western square dance all year long. |
Patricia Wahle's Dancer Survey |
This site presents an article written by Patricia Wahle featuring profiles of people and why they love western square dance. |
Square & Round Dance - Japanese Style |
This site presents an article written by Martha Obasawara contrasting and comparing the western square and round dance scenes in Japan. |
Square Dance History And Heritage |
This site presents an article by Kenny Reese about the history of western square dance in the United States. |
Square Dance History in the U.S. |
This site presents an article about the history of western square dance in the United States. |
Square Dance Terminology |
This site presents an article written by David Ameeth featuring the definitions of many of the terms used in western square dance. |
Square Dancing: An American Folk Custom |
This site presents an article written by Richard M MacKinnon showing how western square dance is an authentic American folk custom. |
Square Dancing: The Great Grandchild of Contra Dancing |
This site presents an article written by Don Ward and John Brant featuring a discussion of the common ancestry of contra dance and western square dance. |
The Development of Caller Leadership |
This site presents an article written by Lee Helsel, Arnie Kronenberger, Bob Osgood and Bob van Antwerp on the development and evolution of CALLERLAB. |
Western Square Dance: Something Old, Something New |
This site presents an article written by Dave Hinde about the elements which came together to form western square dance. |
What Makes a Good Square Dancer |
This site presents an article written by Bill van Malle giving advice on becoming a better dancer. |
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Above are all the web sites we've thus far come across. If you're aware of any we've missed, please let us know. Please go to our Suggesting a Link page and use the form you find there to submit any information you have. |
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